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Gigabyte Osmium review
Posted by: Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 10/19/2012 05:47 AM [ 28 comment(s) ]
We test and review the Gigabyte Osmium mechanical keyboard from Gigabyte's Aivia series. It comes with a lot of features that should be appealing to you as a gamer. For example integrated USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports (through a HUB). The Osmium is a mechanical keyboard, as such is has been equipped with RED flavored switches (preferred by many). These keys have will be long-lived and can withstand a severe beating bringing you the stuff you as a gamer like so much.
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Loobyluggs
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Posted on: 10/19/2012 11:39 AM
The keys on this look kinda tiny compared to the Logitech.
Not sure I could personally live with that, not with the amount I type.
Hey Hilbert, could you do a review on the Logitech g710+ too? I want to buy a new keyboard and i'm kinda stuck between these two. Would be nice to have a comparison.
The keys on this look kinda tiny compared to the Logitech.
Not sure I could personally live with that, not with the amount I type.
EJocys
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Posted on: 10/19/2012 12:31 PM
Another overpriced brick for people who haven't discovered better looking and silent Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 which is 2 times cheaper, doesn't need batteries and is good for gaming (supports up to 6 keys pressed down simultaneously)?
Another overpriced brick for people who haven't discovered better looking and silent Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 which is 2 times cheaper, doesn't need batteries and is good for gaming (supports up to 6 keys pressed down simultaneously)?
Lane
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Posted on: 10/19/2012 01:10 PM
Not the same category or type of Keyboards, mechanical vs standard plastic dome keyswitch.
I know many peoples who dont like mechanical keyswitch keyboards, there's too peoples who cant stand other type of switch.
Different use, different needs. ( Wireless keyboard have a lot of advantage ( well its not like you cant have 2 keyboards wired on your pc, if you want one allow you to move around with it )
Another overpriced brick for people who haven't discovered better looking and silent Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 which is 2 times cheaper, doesn't need batteries and is good for gaming (supports up to 6 keys pressed down simultaneously)?
Not the same category or type of Keyboards, mechanical vs standard plastic dome keyswitch.
I know many peoples who dont like mechanical keyswitch keyboards, there's too peoples who cant stand other type of switch.
Different use, different needs. ( Wireless keyboard have a lot of advantage ( well its not like you cant have 2 keyboards wired on your pc, if you want one allow you to move around with it )
Loobyluggs
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Posted on: 10/19/2012 01:11 PM
To each his own.
There is something to be said for the clickerty-clack of typing on a mechanical kb, though.
just feel sooooo right.
Another overpriced brick for people who haven't discovered better looking and silent Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 which is 2 times cheaper, doesn't need batteries and is good for gaming (supports up to 6 keys pressed down simultaneously)?
To each his own.
There is something to be said for the clickerty-clack of typing on a mechanical kb, though.
just feel sooooo right.
Brasky
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Posted on: 10/19/2012 04:51 PM
ordered one today and we'll see how it works out next week. looks very exciting though.
ordered one today and we'll see how it works out next week. looks very exciting though.
SLI-756
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Posted on: 10/19/2012 08:39 PM
Keep us updated, a keyboard is next on my list, currently have microsoft x4.(+razer deathadder)
ordered one today and we'll see how it works out next week. looks very exciting though.
Keep us updated, a keyboard is next on my list, currently have microsoft x4.(+razer deathadder)
Hootmon
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Posted on: 10/19/2012 09:07 PM
The blue Platinum group metal "Osmium" is the heaviest element at normal conditions. It's hard, rare and noble nature represents ultra durability and luxury...
It was originally named after the Osmonds, whos teeth are made from the stuff.
Brasky
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Posted on: 10/19/2012 09:12 PM
will do, very good reviews on newegg, all 5 eggs.
Keep us updated, a keyboard is next on my list, currently have microsoft x4.(+razer deathadder)
will do, very good reviews on newegg, all 5 eggs.
The_Fool
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Posted on: 10/20/2012 02:10 AM
To each his own.
There is something to be said for the clickerty-clack of typing on a mechanical kb, though.
just feel sooooo right.
I'm just the opposite in my preference. That kind of keyboard sounds so primitive to me. I like keyboards similar to that on laptops that makes hardly any sound and doesn't have far to push down.
To each his own.
There is something to be said for the clickerty-clack of typing on a mechanical kb, though.
just feel sooooo right.
I'm just the opposite in my preference. That kind of keyboard sounds so primitive to me. I like keyboards similar to that on laptops that makes hardly any sound and doesn't have far to push down.
MasterBash
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Posted on: 10/20/2012 03:56 AM
blues were too loud for me so I am thinking about either MX reds or browns. I don't know yet. I don't want noise when I bottom out the keys so I am thinking about the logitech g710+.
blues were too loud for me so I am thinking about either MX reds or browns. I don't know yet. I don't want noise when I bottom out the keys so I am thinking about the logitech g710+.
Brasky
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Posted on: 10/20/2012 04:13 AM
that's what i was torn between, newegg has a 10$off coupon going for it right now.
blues were too loud for me so I am thinking about either MX reds or browns. I don't know yet. I don't want noise when I bottom out the keys so I am thinking about the logitech g710+.
that's what i was torn between, newegg has a 10$off coupon going for it right now.
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Posted on: 10/20/2012 04:53 AM
You definitely have never discovered the awesomeness that is mechanical keyboards then.
Anyone who appreciates their typing experience should have at least have some sort of mechanical keyboard, you just can't get the great typing experience on a rubber dome or a scissor switch keyboard. Sure they're quiet but they fail faster and aren't as a breeze to type on, you actually need to apply a lot more force to actuate the keys.
As for this keyboard, not a fan that it only comes in Cherry MX Red switches, it's geared too much to gaming, I like Blues or Brown, but then again I type a lot and that's one main reason why I got a Cherry MX Blue keyboard. Blues are optimized for typing.
One of my colleagues at work is a keyboard modder, he completely decked out his keyboard with different mechanical key switches to his Das Keyboard Professional with a range of Blues, Reds, Black, Browns and Clears (he also switched the springs so that he was able to get different feels of his keys depending on which keys he uses the most). It was quite amazing looking at his keyboard when I yanked his keycaps off to look at the board underneath.
deltatux
Another overpriced brick for people who haven't discovered better looking and silent Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 which is 2 times cheaper, doesn't need batteries and is good for gaming (supports up to 6 keys pressed down simultaneously)?
You definitely have never discovered the awesomeness that is mechanical keyboards then.
Anyone who appreciates their typing experience should have at least have some sort of mechanical keyboard, you just can't get the great typing experience on a rubber dome or a scissor switch keyboard. Sure they're quiet but they fail faster and aren't as a breeze to type on, you actually need to apply a lot more force to actuate the keys.
As for this keyboard, not a fan that it only comes in Cherry MX Red switches, it's geared too much to gaming, I like Blues or Brown, but then again I type a lot and that's one main reason why I got a Cherry MX Blue keyboard. Blues are optimized for typing.
One of my colleagues at work is a keyboard modder, he completely decked out his keyboard with different mechanical key switches to his Das Keyboard Professional with a range of Blues, Reds, Black, Browns and Clears (he also switched the springs so that he was able to get different feels of his keys depending on which keys he uses the most). It was quite amazing looking at his keyboard when I yanked his keycaps off to look at the board underneath.
deltatux
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Posted on: 10/20/2012 12:02 PM
If you dont like it, this is your right, but in reality you dont need to apply any force on mechanical keyboard.. you have nearly the feeling the key type for you. ( this is how work the mechanism, a pressure set at 45grammes for example you have just to caress the key and they work on their own . ) ..
When you say primitive you need understand mechanical switch are a lot more complex of a rubber dome ( basically you have just a rubber plate on all the keyboard with some dome under the keys )
Each keyswitch is a separate mechanism, who use their specific system, when a rubber switch based keyboard have just a rubber plate whith different density who bring the feeling to need a "pressure" .
Hence the difference of price too .
Blue Cherry MX key switch ( good for see why they are producing more noise of brown/ black or red Cherry MX switch )
Brown Cherry MX
Black Cherry MX
Rubber dome keyboard
I'm just the opposite in my preference. That kind of keyboard sounds so primitive to me. I like keyboards similar to that on laptops that makes hardly any sound and doesn't have far to push down.
If you dont like it, this is your right, but in reality you dont need to apply any force on mechanical keyboard.. you have nearly the feeling the key type for you. ( this is how work the mechanism, a pressure set at 45grammes for example you have just to caress the key and they work on their own . ) ..
When you say primitive you need understand mechanical switch are a lot more complex of a rubber dome ( basically you have just a rubber plate on all the keyboard with some dome under the keys )
Each keyswitch is a separate mechanism, who use their specific system, when a rubber switch based keyboard have just a rubber plate whith different density who bring the feeling to need a "pressure" .
Hence the difference of price too .
Blue Cherry MX key switch ( good for see why they are producing more noise of brown/ black or red Cherry MX switch )
Brown Cherry MX
Black Cherry MX
Rubber dome keyboard
SLI-756
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Posted on: 10/21/2012 07:31 AM
The Red Cherry MX, for reference.
The Red Cherry MX, for reference.
SLI-756
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 12:20 PM
Just ordered one for delivery tomorrow, i have keyboard on lap mostly so i'm needing a nice palm rest -at least better than current x4 keyboard.
I actually thought my microsoft x4 WAS a mechanical keyboard till someone pointed the fact out to the contrary.
Anyways i didn't do much research, just looked around amazon really, it seems to ooze quality anyways and it'll be my first mechanical one, wish me luck folks! and thanks Hilbert for heads up!
*It's £100 on amazon.
Just ordered one for delivery tomorrow, i have keyboard on lap mostly so i'm needing a nice palm rest -at least better than current x4 keyboard.
I actually thought my microsoft x4 WAS a mechanical keyboard till someone pointed the fact out to the contrary.
Anyways i didn't do much research, just looked around amazon really, it seems to ooze quality anyways and it'll be my first mechanical one, wish me luck folks! and thanks Hilbert for heads up!
*It's £100 on amazon.
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 04:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glBocHFb8pE
Nice vid review, i'm looking forwards to connecting it to one the usb3 ports, sounds cool also LOL, i hate my chitty x4 now.
*Jk x4 we've been through some tough battles together hehe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glBocHFb8pE
Nice vid review, i'm looking forwards to connecting it to one the usb3 ports, sounds cool also LOL, i hate my chitty x4 now.
*Jk x4 we've been through some tough battles together hehe.
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 11:47 PM
good looking and pretty solidly built. like the blue back lighting and it's pretty comfy so far. feels smooth and although i haven't tried out the keyboard usb3.0 a lot of others say that it works well. so far it's a 5/5 for me.
good looking and pretty solidly built. like the blue back lighting and it's pretty comfy so far. feels smooth and although i haven't tried out the keyboard usb3.0 a lot of others say that it works well. so far it's a 5/5 for me.
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Posted on: 10/24/2012 03:42 PM
yeah it feels great, gonna take a bit of getting used to, but sure very happy with it.
good looking and pretty solidly built. like the blue back lighting and it's pretty comfy so far. feels smooth and although i haven't tried out the keyboard usb3.0 a lot of others say that it works well. so far it's a 5/5 for me.
yeah it feels great, gonna take a bit of getting used to, but sure very happy with it.
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Posted on: 10/24/2012 03:49 PM
After using mine for a few weeks I like it, but every now and then keys seam to stick and get a run a way letter, not sure If i should RMA or not yet.
After using mine for a few weeks I like it, but every now and then keys seam to stick and get a run a way letter, not sure If i should RMA or not yet.
deusex
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Posted on: 11/12/2012 04:22 PM
Nice keyboard but..... Why during restart when I'm trying to get into BIOS settings it doesn't work? It lights up but del and all other keys do not work. Then once it gets into windows it works perfectly. What's up with that?
When I connected my old cheap keyboard no problems at all.
Nice keyboard but..... Why during restart when I'm trying to get into BIOS settings it doesn't work? It lights up but del and all other keys do not work. Then once it gets into windows it works perfectly. What's up with that?
When I connected my old cheap keyboard no problems at all.
SLI-756
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Posted on: 11/12/2012 04:53 PM
Nice keyboard but..... Why during restart when I'm trying to get into BIOS settings it doesn't work? It lights up but del and all other keys do not work. Then once it gets into windows it works perfectly. What's up with that?
When I connected my old cheap keyboard no problems at all.
perhaps a setting in bios you need to enable /disable, i'm having a ball with mine - i like how you only need to stroke the keys and how they can take a bashing too, i swapped one out and noiticed there's an led under every key, not bad.
I've yet to install ghost software.
Nice keyboard but..... Why during restart when I'm trying to get into BIOS settings it doesn't work? It lights up but del and all other keys do not work. Then once it gets into windows it works perfectly. What's up with that?
When I connected my old cheap keyboard no problems at all.
perhaps a setting in bios you need to enable /disable, i'm having a ball with mine - i like how you only need to stroke the keys and how they can take a bashing too, i swapped one out and noiticed there's an led under every key, not bad.
I've yet to install ghost software.
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Posted on: 11/12/2012 08:06 PM
the logitech g710+ mechanical keyboard is quiet due to the use of cherry red keys and rubber bump stops at the bottom of each key, doesnt need batteries and is good for gaming due to 26KRO via usb or NKRO via PS2. i'd say this board is worth it for the cherry reds and full back light alone. im honestly considering swapping my ducky shine for it.
Another overpriced brick for people who haven't discovered better looking and silent Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 which is 2 times cheaper, doesn't need batteries and is good for gaming (supports up to 6 keys pressed down simultaneously)?
the logitech g710+ mechanical keyboard is quiet due to the use of cherry red keys and rubber bump stops at the bottom of each key, doesnt need batteries and is good for gaming due to 26KRO via usb or NKRO via PS2. i'd say this board is worth it for the cherry reds and full back light alone. im honestly considering swapping my ducky shine for it.
Brasky
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Posted on: 11/12/2012 10:54 PM
Nice keyboard but..... Why during restart when I'm trying to get into BIOS settings it doesn't work? It lights up but del and all other keys do not work. Then once it gets into windows it works perfectly. What's up with that?
When I connected my old cheap keyboard no problems at all.
after installing the ghost software you can clean the keyboards memory and see if that helps? i noticed something similar with my space bar but just unplugged and replugged and it seemed to solve itself.
Nice keyboard but..... Why during restart when I'm trying to get into BIOS settings it doesn't work? It lights up but del and all other keys do not work. Then once it gets into windows it works perfectly. What's up with that?
When I connected my old cheap keyboard no problems at all.
after installing the ghost software you can clean the keyboards memory and see if that helps? i noticed something similar with my space bar but just unplugged and replugged and it seemed to solve itself.
deusex
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Posted on: 11/13/2012 05:37 PM
Cleaning memory or playing with BIOS didn't help.
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Hey Hilbert, could you do a review on the Logitech g710+ too? I want to buy a new keyboard and i'm kinda stuck between these two. Would be nice to have a comparison.